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Crusaders have issued a lifetime ban to a fan following an "unsavoury incident" at this month's North Belfast derby.

Goals from Jordan and Kyle Owens saw the Crues beat Cliftonville 2-0 at Seaview on Saturday, March 16.

It is understood that the ban relates to an incident when Cliftonville striker Joe Gormley was spat on by a person in the Crusaders support.

In a statement posted on Tuesday night, Crusaders said: "Following an unsavoury incident at the Crusaders vs Cliftonville derby match of 16th March at Seaview the matter was investigated resulting in an indefinite (ie lifetime) ban for the 'supporter' concerned," Crusaders said in a statement.

"Crusaders FC are committed to the promotion of a welcoming safe and family-friendly environment at Seaview and misbehaviour of this kind will not be tolerated.

"No further comment will be made."

Gormley had tweeted after the match: "Football is football. I give stick and take it but the fan today spitting on me is the lowest of the low."

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